Convertible Ranger?
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Convertible Ranger?
I found a convertible 1986 Ranger for sale and was wondering what the story is on these. Would this have been a dealer "installed" option of some sort or just someone who had some money and imagination?
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Originally Posted by Stanstruck
I found a convertible 1986 Ranger for sale and was wondering what the story is on these. Would this have been a dealer "installed" option of some sort or just someone who had some money and imagination?
Stan
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A guy around here has a convertable S10 and it's sweet. The only thing I'd warn you about is rolling the thing, you'd have no support. Plus make sure it's rain tight otherwise your going to have big issues.
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If you check out any of the low rider type mags, you will find the conversions are there and fairly cheap. Maybe $400-600. Ratical Customs (i think) might be one manufacturer.
My 1952 Dodge M37 is a convertible, I love it! But then I can also take the doors off and everyone asks me about my cool "jeep".
My 1952 Dodge M37 is a convertible, I love it! But then I can also take the doors off and everyone asks me about my cool "jeep".
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Yep...they have to be just the right color wheels etc. IMO they only look good with a full bed cover and dual roll bars. Here is a ulgy one.
http://www.wambackauto.com/93ranger.htm
Now an 86 short box 4x4 might look cool...like an old Bronco with the top off.
http://www.wambackauto.com/93ranger.htm
Now an 86 short box 4x4 might look cool...like an old Bronco with the top off.
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I've never heard of a factory Ranger convertible, I beleive someone made it.
Does the one you are looking at have a top? Convertible conversions from anything with a hardtop originally usually turns out bad.
Does the one you are looking at have a top? Convertible conversions from anything with a hardtop originally usually turns out bad.
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Right, It's a after market kit...you just get out the ole' sawzall and cut it off! The kit has covers for the holes left behind and the surfaces have seals etc. You end up with a removable hard top and not a rag top. I've put in a sun roof in a 1980 Ford Courier but would never try a convertable.
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Been there, built one. I used one of those kits offered by Ratical. It sorta sucked. Nothing along the lines of any bracing. Body was a noodle. Unless you buy one of their hard tops, you will hafta mod the crap out of the tops of the doors. You need to remove the lip from the glass channel so you can open and close the doors without rolling down the windows. I was lucky because my truck was an '83 and had vent widows. I'd imagine ones with out would have the windows rattling pretty good. Oh yeah, and big suprise, it leaked! Oh well, I really liked that truck despite it's flaws. BTW, the truck was lowered 4", 14" American Racing 5 spokes, had the markers, signals, and handles shaved, and was painted mint green. I got rid of it because I was sick of being hassled by Michigan cops every 15 minutes... Got a picture?
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I'd just love to have a moon roof installed on mine. The cheapest estimate I received so far was for $500 from a truck assesseries shop in my area.
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